Week 1 Flashcards
Week 1
Regulations 10
The ___________ in rank, assigned to a unit, shall assume the duties and responsibilities of the company commander under the following conditions.
A. During an extended leave of absence of the assigned company commander.
B. When no provision is made for the assignment of a company commander to the unit.
The Senior Lieutenant
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Regulations 10
When two or more lieutenants are on duty in quarters housing more than one unit, who is primarily responsible for the discipline of all members while in quarters?
The officer Senior in rank.
Note: both officers share responsibility but the Senior officer in rank shall be PRIMARILY responsible
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Regulations 10
Company officers on duty shall immediately notify ___________ of all injuries occurring in quarters.
Battalion Chief
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Regulations 10
Fire officers (line) shall report for duty ___ minutes prior to the start of their tour in order to exchange information between the on-duty officer and the relieving officer.
15 minutes
prior to the start of their tour
Week 1
Regulations 11
Office on duty shall, immediately after each roll call, prepare a ______ in duplicate.
Riding List (EBF-4)
Week 1
Regulations 11
Where are the two Riding List (EBF-4) placed upon completion?
- Placed in the units riding list holder and placed in a prominent place on the instrument board of the apparatus.
- The duplicate copy shall be CARRIED but the officer on duty.
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Regulations 11
Officers on duty shall, at each roll call, designate a member, OTHER THAN __________, to be responsible for the proper opening of the apparatus doors.
Other than Housewatch Fire Fighter
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Regulations 11
Officers shall, when reporting for duty and finding the company out of quarters, ______________, _____________ to determine the location of the unit and if relief is required.
Call the roll, contact the dispatcher
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Regulations 11
True or False:
Donning of boots and fire clothing should be done prior to boarding apparatus.
True
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Regulations 11
When an Engine company and any other unit are housed in the same quarters WITHOUT a dividing wall, the ____________ shall, when both are assigned on the same alarm, leave quarters first, unless circumstances make it impractical.
The Engine Company
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Regulations 11
When turning corners no apparatus should be driven in excess of _____mph.
15mph
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Regulations 11
When responding to alarms, use one-way streets against traffic for more than ______ block only when absolutely necessary.
One Block
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Regulations 11
Never attempt to pass another apparatus going in the ________ direction unless signaled to do so by _________________ of the apparatus ahead.
- Same direction.
2. Officer in Command of the Apparatus ahead.
Week 1
Regulations 11
True or False
Parkways or express highways shall never be used by apparatus responding to alarms.
False
They shall not be used, except in EMERGENCY when their use would facilitate response.
Week 1
Regulations 11
Can Parkways or Highways be used by an apparatus returning from an alarm?
No
Note: This does not apply to passenger type vehicles of the Department.
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Regulations 11
Officers shall, without unnecessary delay in responding to alarms, take summary action against persons who fail to grant the right of way to the apparatus, by ordering a member who witnessed the violation to serve a ________.
Summons
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Regulations 11
The first officer to arrive at an alarm shall transmit the signal ________ and assume full control and responsibility until relieved by an __________.
- 10-84
2. Officer SUPERIOR in Rank.
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Regulations 11
Officers responding to ______ or greater alarms at or near the waterfront shall recognize the advantage of _______ at locations sufficiently close to the fire for a more efficient operation.
- Second or greater alarm
- Drafting water
Note: Officers shall have soundings taken before pumpers draft water.
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Regulations 11
During firefighting operations on or near the waterfront, the ___________ shall be advised as so as practical of the use of non-potable river or bay water in conjunction with potable water from the city water system.
The Dispatcher
Note: Non- potable water is not for human consumption
Week 1
Regulations 11
Members below the rank of Lieutenant shall, when on duty, carry 3 things, what are they?
- Hose Spanner
- Door chock
- Hose strap
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Regulations 11
In the event of a fire occurring in the vicinity of the various subway systems and there is likelihood of smoke and/or water entering underground portions through side-walk gratings or stairways, the officer in command shall, if possible, have such owning a covered with ___________.
Tarpaulins
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Regulations 11
After forcing entry into an apartment, the officer in command asked his chauffeur to contact the police for security. What signal would be/she use?
10-47 for police security
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Regulations 11
If a fire occurs in a vehicle, other than a ADV or for which a 10-41-3 is transmitted, the IC shall attempt to notify the owner. If not possible, the Dispatcher shall be requested to inform PD communications of the :
Hint: 3 things about the car.
- Make of the car
- Model license
- Location of vehicle
Week 1
Regulations 11
You are the First-Due Truck Officer at an odor of gas in an Private Dwelling. You shut the gas off behind the appliance and give your chauffeur a signal because the Battalion Chief is not on scene yet. While leaving, the occupant says $500 is missing off her kitchen table and is alleging one of the members took it. What do you do?
- Immediately have a Battalion Chief Respond
- Obtain information from complainant to fill out form BF-26
- Notify the Inspector General’s Office (IG)
Note: DO NOT make any further independent investigations beyond ascertaining the information required to complete form BF-26. DO NOT interview witnesses.
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Regulations 11
You are the Acting Battalion Chief at a suspicious 10-75 in an Private Dwelling, which was deemed a 10-41-2. The occupant says $1000 in silver coins are missing from her bedroom. Who do you notify?
- The Inspector General
And
- Fire Marshalls
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Regulations 11
Who do you notify for theft of property in connection with illegal entry of quarters?
Police Department
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Regulations 11
Who do you notify of theft of property in connection with illegal entry of quarters and a false alarm was involved?
Fire Marshalls
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Regulations 11
Who do you notify for theft of property in quarters and a Department employee is suspected ?
Inspector General
Note: Forward a report with full particulars to the Chief of Operations.
Week 1
Regulations 11
Who do you notify for theft of an ERS box, cable or any other communications equipment from the field ?
- Police Department
- Bureau of Fire Communications
Note: The officer first discovering loss must prepare the report with full particulars.
Week 1
Regulations 11
When Department property is determined to be stolen at an operation, who do you contact?
Suspect is a Civilian?
Suspect is a Department member?
Civilian - Contact The Police Department
Department Member- Contact the IG
Week 1
Regulations 11
Officers on duty with ladder companies responding to second or greater alarms shall, when ordered to roof off fire building or to adjoining or adjacent roof, bring :
4 things
- Life Saving Rope
- Utility Rope
- Hose Roller
- Life Saving Belt
Note : Life Saving Rope shall be used EXCLUSIVELY for rescue purposes or to provide a means of escape.
The utility tops shall be limited to hoisting operations or other general purposes.
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Regulations 11
Officers of units reporting to the Command Post shall report in alone, after instructing their members to stand by at least ____ feet from the command Post.
25 feet
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Regulations 11
Officers in command of units responding to Alarms for elevated or depressed roadways, parkways or expressways, shall proceed to a practical point below or above the location of operation. To avoid obstructing more than one traffic lane, ladders shall be raised or lowered on the side __________ of operation.
Nearest the point of operation
Week 1
Regulations 11
When necessary to remove a refrigerator from a premises, what must be removed in all cases?
The refrigerator Door(s)
Week 1
Regulations 11
True or False
No one shall be permitted to climb an aerial ladder with the top of the ladder in an unsupported position for any reason.
False
Except in an Extreme Emergency where operations cannot otherwise be accomplished.
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Regulations 11
Ladder pipes shall be controlled from the _____ of the ladder.
Base of the ladder
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Regulations 11
In the event that the ladder pipe becomes temporarily inoperable from the base, the ladder may be climbed in order to correct the position of the ladder pipe, provided that the aerial ladder is adjusted to the proper angle. What is the correct angle?
When the horizontal distance between top of ladder and center of turntable is between 15 Ft and 25 Ft.
(70 to 80 degree angle)
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Regulations 11
Large capacity ammonia refrigeration systems are provided with an emergency ammonia mixer for the purpose of mixing ammonia with water and discharging it into the sewer lines.
Control valve boxes shall be opened by a ______________________ key. After water is started, the ammonia valve shall be opened fully.
Fire Department Alarm key
Week 1
Regulations 11
Large capacity ammonia refrigeration systems are provided with an emergency ammonia mixer for the purpose of mixing ammonia with water and discharging it into the sewer lines.
Water shall be supplied to the mixer while:
Danger of excessive pressure exist.
Note: water supply shall NOT be shut down until the ammonia valve is CLOSED.
Week 1
Regulations 20
Housewatch duty shall be performed by all members below the rank of ___________,
With the exception of :
Hint 3 positions
- Lieutenant
2. Pilots, Marine Engineers, Wipers
Week 1
Regulations 20
Firefighters sixth grade with less than 90 days service may perform Housewatch only between the hours of ____ - ____.
0900 - 2400
Note: they have to be monitored by the officer on duty or by an experienced member.
Week 1
Regulations 20
Commanding officers shall require that each assigned firefighter display an identification nameplate during house watch duty. The legend on nameplate shall consist of what?
Hint 3 things
A. Members First Initial
B. Members last name
C. Members badge number
Week 1
Regulations 20
Members assigned to Housewatch duty shall remain at the desk at all times, except :
When it is necessary to observe conditions in Front of Quarters.